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Old 11-27-2010, 06:28 AM
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I weighed it on a cat scale before (3750) but hoping to get a track scale weight today. I guess I can't get down if it goes 11.0. I'm working with alot of weight
Old 11-27-2010, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Intercooler2
I weighed it on a cat scale before (3750) but hoping to get a track scale weight today. I guess I can't get down if it goes 11.0. I'm working with alot of weight
Our 02 WS6 6spd. weighed 3,625 lbs. with driver and SLP bolt on sub-frame connectors, drive shaft safety loop, STB and the spare tire taken out with the stock 17 inch wheels!

I have heard many times that the cat scales are off due to them being set to weigh large trucks. With yours being and auto it may be about 50 to 75 lbs. heavier than a 6 spd. stock versus stock!

Good luck on the 10 second time slip and getting the car scaled at the dragstrip. With 456 HP and almost 400 foot lbs. of torque if you can get the car to 60 foot that 10 second slip is within your grasp!

Take out the passenger seat and the top part of the backseat that will be about 63 lbs.

Good Luck and be safe!!

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I can only laugh at a day like this. Only the right wheel is grabbing and these Hoosier tires are < the mt's I had. Time for a new unit come next season
Old 11-27-2010, 08:53 AM
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Best run was a 1.648 60'. I did 1.54 with old combo less power (posi). 7.3 1/8th and 11.43@120.37. Get one thing sorted out and another goes bad.
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That is not good! Did you get a good weight on the car?

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No. We are at seasons end they said closed
Old 11-28-2010, 08:27 AM
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What tire size you running? If you're not running a 28" you probably should be with the power you've got now.
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Seems like it was taching out pretty good the other end. Is that what you mean?

So I don't know what to make of the numbers. It's like adding a 75 shot but with the rear my numbers are really kind of worse. Is that because of no good launch?

With the way it feels I thought it would have improved to 1.4's, 6.90's and traps of at least 123. Dunno
Old 11-28-2010, 01:54 PM
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Isn't Cecil Co. still open for another couple weeks? Their track prep has been pretty good in the cold weather. I try to make it there for their last race day of the season. Over the past couple years I've been able to get new bests on that day. DA has been -1500 or lower.
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Two more Saturdays I think. Due to the rear i don't know how the bite was. Maybe Andy can give his thoughts. He had a spool
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No, I mean that it's easier too hook up 450+ hp on a 28" tire than a 26" tire. I'm unable to hook up anymore since putting in the 3.73s and the LS6 on my 275/50 radials, and I have much less power than you. You running a 275/50 or a 275/60?
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I'm running 275/40-17's now. Maybe next year I will pick up another set of drag wheels and go 28x11 full slicks!
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Well there u go...way too much power for such a short sidewall.
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Intercooler2, if you are 3700 raceweight, and running 120mph, and automatic, you do not need 28's. You should stay on 26's at that weight.
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It's loaded. All factory pieces plus the spare, jack, amp and sub thump box with a 10

I know the rear is hurting and the 17's may too. Thought I would have seen some indicator on the slip it was making more.

How was your soft locker street driving?




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